# Indian Bathtub Hot Springs, Idaho

Indian Bathtub Hot Springs in Idaho. 99°F (37°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Elmore County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/indian-bathtub-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?

Yes. Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run from 93 to 96°F. Soaking is free. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 99°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.6 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 248 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.8 mi from the nearest road (CCC Road) |
| Land | Bruneau Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Elmore County |
| Nearest town | Mountain Home Air Force Base |
| Coordinates | 42.76200, -115.73900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Pool temperature | 93–96°F |
| Getting there | Rough 4x4 road, one tricky spot; or ford Bruneau River |
| In winter | Road turns to mud when wet; may be washed out |
| Operator | Bureau of Land Management |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://idahohotsprings.com/destinations/indian_bathtub_2/index.htm

## About Indian Bathtub Hot Springs

Indian Bathtub Hot Springs is BLM ground in Elmore County, under three miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base, the closest settlement in our records. The water comes out around body temperature, soaking warm, and the public is allowed in. This is low desert, dry with little snow. The water sample, from 1989, picked up iron along with the usual calcium and sodium.

The closest road is CCC Road, most of a mile away, so there is a walk involved. The Bureau of Land Management's Bruneau Field Office manages the land. Elevation is low for Idaho, twenty-seven hundred feet. Ten inches of precipitation a year and a foot or so of snow, so winter snow is light.

December through February is the dry window. Open public access on BLM land, no fee on record, and no campground listed within our data. The walk from CCC Road is a bit under a mile. The temperature reading is at the low end of soaking, and it dates to a 1989 survey, so it may not match what you find.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1989-03-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.6 |
| Total dissolved solids | 248 mg/L |
| Calcium | 6.2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.33 mg/L |
| Sodium | 54 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 16 mg/L |
| Chloride | 8.6 mg/L |
| Iron | 110 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mountain Home Air Force Base](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/idaho/mountain-home-air-force-base), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Idaho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho)
- [Lower Indian Bathtub Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/lower-indian-bathtub-hot-springs): 108°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Elmore County, primitive pools, pools 102°F, free, year-round
- [Buckaroo Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/buckaroo-hot-spring): 109°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Elmore County
- [Bruneau Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bruneau-hot-spring): 106°F source, pH 8.6, Roadside, near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Elmore County
- [Bat Hot Spring, Pence Hot Spring, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/bat-hot-spring-pence-hot-spring): 117°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 243 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mountain Home Air Force Base, Elmore County
- [Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/hot-springs-elmore-county): 158°F source, pH 9.4, TDS 286 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mountain Home, Elmore County
- [Indian Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/indian-hot-springs-2): 160°F source, pH 9.4, TDS 286 mg/L, Short Walk, near Glenns Ferry, Elmore County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?**
Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has a water temperature of 99°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Indian Bathtub Hot Springs located?**
Indian Bathtub Hot Springs is located in Elmore County, Idaho at 2,700 feet elevation, near Mountain Home Air Force Base. Coordinates: 42.7620°N, 115.7390°W.

**How do I get to Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?**
Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being CCC Road (0.8 mi from the road).

**Is Indian Bathtub Hot Springs free to visit?**
Indian Bathtub Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Indian Bathtub Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.6 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 248 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals